Tampa Residents Directory

Tampa residents directory records are held by the city and the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. With about 385,000 people, Tampa is the county seat and the largest city in Hillsborough County. You can search for Tampa residents through voter rolls, property records, court case files, and the city's public records guide. The City Clerk's office and Archives and Records division handle document requests for all city departments. County records like deeds, court filings, and property data are also available through county offices. This page covers the best tools and methods for finding records on people who live in Tampa.

Tampa Public Records Guide

The City of Tampa has a public records guide that explains what records are available and how to request them. Under the guide, a public record is any material prepared in connection with official business that is meant to keep, share, or formalize knowledge. This includes documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, film, video, sound recordings, and other material. If a city department in Tampa created it or received it as part of its work, it is likely a public record.

The Tampa public records guide walks you through how to request documents from city offices.

Use the Start a Public Records Request button on the page to submit requests online for faster results.

Requests are acknowledged right away by the city, and Tampa aims to fill them in a reasonable time. There may be fees for copies. Extensive requests could have extra charges on top of the per-page cost. Fees must be paid before records go out. If you want to keep costs down, be specific about what you need and limit the scope of your request. The city follows the fee rules set by Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, which caps one-sided copies at 15 cents per page.

Note: The City Clerk's office can be reached at (813) 274-8030 or by email at publicrecords@tampagov.net for help with any records question.

Tampa Archives and Records Division

The Archives and Records division is part of the Tampa City Clerk's office. This team handles the archiving and disposal of all city department records in every format. It also serves as a research center for the history and development of the Tampa municipal government. If you need older records or documents that are no longer in active use, this is the place to check. The division can help with searches that go back many years.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reach them at (813) 274-8030 or email publicrecords@tampagov.net. Not all records are ready right away. Historical searches may take more time because the files may be stored off-site or in older formats. The division is a good resource for Tampa residents directory searches that involve older property records, city permits, or municipal documents that date back decades.

Search Tampa Residents Directory

Voter records are a fast way to look up someone in Tampa. Florida law makes voter registration data public. Each voter's file has their name, home address, date of birth, and party affiliation. Social Security numbers and license numbers are not in the public file. You can get voter lists from the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections or from the Florida Division of Elections in Tallahassee. This is one of the best ways to find a current address for a Tampa resident.

Property records give you another way to search for Tampa residents. The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser has a tool that lets you search by name or address. Results show who owns a property, the mailing address on file, assessed value, and exemption status. If a Tampa resident has a Homestead exemption, that is almost always their primary home. The search is free. Anyone can use it without giving a name or reason.

The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court keeps official records like deeds, mortgages, liens, and court filings. You can search for Tampa residents by name or document type. The clerk also handles all court cases for the 13th Judicial Circuit. Civil, criminal, family, and probate matters are all on file. The Florida CCIS system lets you search court records from all 67 counties at once, which is helpful if a Tampa resident has cases in other parts of the state too.

Tampa Records and Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes applies to every public office in Tampa. Section 119.07(1) gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. You do not need to give your name or state a reason. The Tampa residents directory is built from records covered by this law. Voter data, property files, court records, and city documents all fall under Chapter 119.

Some records about Tampa residents are exempt from public view. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and Florida ID numbers are always kept out of public files. Active criminal investigations may be held back. Home addresses and photos of current and former law enforcement officers are also exempt under Florida law. Tampa city offices follow these exemptions when they process records requests. If you think a request was denied in error, Chapter 119 gives you the right to challenge the decision in court.

Fees for records in Tampa follow the state rules. Copies cost up to 15 cents per one-sided page. Two-sided copies add no more than 5 cents. If a request takes more than 30 minutes of staff time, the city can charge for labor at the rate of the lowest paid person who can handle the work. Extensive requests in Tampa could result in significant extra charges, so being specific about what you need saves time and money.

Tampa License and Safety Search

The Florida DBPR license search covers Tampa and every other city in the state. You can search by name, license number, city, or county. Results show license status, address of record, expiration date, and any disciplinary actions. The database covers real estate, construction, cosmetology, and dozens of other fields in Florida. This is a useful tool for verifying that a Tampa professional holds an active license.

For safety, the FDLE sexual offender search lets you look up registered offenders by name, address, or zip code. You can see all registered offenders within a set distance of any Tampa address. The database shows photos, descriptions, offenses, and current addresses. Email alerts are available if you want to be notified when an offender moves near you in Tampa. The data gets updated daily across the state.

Note: It is a crime under Florida law to use the FDLE offender data to harass or threaten any person listed in the registry.

Tampa Records Contact Info

For records requests or questions about city documents, contact the Tampa City Clerk's office. They handle public records for all city departments.

For county records such as deeds, court filings, and property data, the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court serves all cities in the county. Many records can be searched free on the clerk's website. The property appraiser's site also lets you look up owners and addresses at no cost. Both are good starting points for a Tampa residents directory search before you submit a formal request.

Hillsborough County Residents Directory

Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County. The county clerk, property appraiser, and supervisor of elections all keep records on Tampa residents and everyone else in the county. For full county-level resources, contact info, and links to search tools, visit the Hillsborough County residents directory page.

View Hillsborough County Residents Directory

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